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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in

Finance

The Finance Program at Ship focuses on the application of finance concepts.

Required courses in applied analysis give students a real-world feeling for finance. As a finance major, you will develop a wide range of analytical skills that will allow you to choose a career within a full spectrum of jobs, such as a financial planner, security analyst, portfolio manager, banker, corporate risk manager, or real estate analyst/appraiser. The demand for finance graduates is high and continues to grow. For further information on career opportunities in finance, visit
www.careers-in-finance.com.

Ship has a well-established
Business Internship Program that provides opportunities for on-the-job experience while gaining college credits. Finance majors intern at security brokerage firms, financial services firms, commercial banks, manufacturing firms, as well as government agencies. Internships often turn into job offers, according to
post-graduate surveys of Ship business students.

Get Involved

The John L. Grove College of Business has a number of clubs for students to participate in and learn more about their area of study outside the classroom.
Student Professional Organizations provide a variety of opportunities for students to develop professional contacts, enhance their course of study with hands-on application, and build lasting friendships within the business community. During the senior year, students are invited to take part in the Investment Management Program class, where they will manage a real-money portfolio. For more information, visit the
IMP website. Outside of the classroom, the Investment Club gives students a hands-on experience in managing the
Ship Global Collegiate Fund. These groups have been recognized for excellence in portfolio management at regional and national competitions.

Degree Requirements

The undergraduate BSBA degree in finance requires the completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours in the following areas:

General Education Courses: All students are required to complete the university's general education program, which provides a balanced liberal arts foundation.

Business Core Curriculum: Finance majors take the same core curriculum as other business majors. This core includes economics, finance, information systems, marketing, organization behavior, and business law as well as other business subjects. See the College of Business website for complete course listings:
http://www.ship.edu/business/.

Finance Courses: The courses required of the major provide students with the academic background necessary to be successful professionals. See a complete list on the
Finance Program page.